Vegan Foods” means the food or ingredient, including additives, enzymes and carriers, flavourings or processing aids that are not products of animal origin. Further, in preparation of vegan food item, at no stage of processing, ingredients, including flavourings, additives, enzymes and carriers, processing aids etc., that are of animal origin has been used. The FSSAI […]
Sewage, also known as “wastewater, ” is water-carried waste, in solution or suspension, intended to be removed from the community. Sewerage refers to the infrastructure that carries sewage. It encompasses components such as sewers, manholes, pumping stations and sewage treatment plants. Industrial areas generate effluents as well as solid waste. Smaller industrial units discharge polluting […]
One of the main environment-related issues that Rajasthan is dealing with is water pollution and depleting water sources. Rajasthan’s largest source of this water pollution is untreated sewage. Other sources of contamination include unregulated small-scale industrial facilities and runoff from the agricultural sector. This issue is being addressed with the Rajasthan Water (Prevention and Control […]
The CERC (Terms and Conditions for RECs for Renewable Energy Generation Regulations, 2022 was issued by the CERC of India in May 2022. The CERC notified these regulations for the development of a power market from renewable energy sources in India through the issuance of renewable energy certificates (REC). The notification sets out the terms […]
Fly ash is a resource element that has demonstrated its value over time despite formerly being viewed as waste and a source of air and water pollution. Fly ash consists of oxides of aluminium, silicon iron and calcium. It also contains small amounts of sodium, magnesium, potassium, titanium, and sulphur. But the issue is that India […]
With more than 1.4 billion population, India has a massive demand for energy for its rapidly growing economy. Since the time of Independence, efforts to make India energy-independent have continued. Today India’s Renewable Energy production capacity is experiencing significant growth. Considering the sustainable development goals (SDG), power generation mix of India is rapidly shifting towards […]
Carbon black is a crucial component in producing tires, rubber goods, plastics, coatings, inks, and other products. Carbon is primarily used as a conductive filler, pigment, and particle-reinforcing material in plastic products. It enhances the mechanical properties and durability of these materials. Due to its strength, thermal conductivity, and excellent antistatic qualities, it is used […]
Fast fashion is leading to huge piles of clothing being discarded each year. This has an adverse impact on the environment as the manufacturing of clothes uses raw materials and other valuable resources like water and fuel. The current fashion industry uses high volumes of non-renewable resources, like petroleum, to produce clothes that are used […]
Since the beginning of agriculture, raising domesticated birds (poultry) for their meat, eggs, and feathers has been a key component of supplementing farmers’ income. Today, poultry farming has developed into a highly profitable business that does not require significant investment. Poultry farming is the most rewarding animal husbandry business since it allows for the use […]
A tyre pyrolysis plant is a Waste to Energy (WTE) model that converts waste tyres into pyrolysis oil. Apart from used tyres, a WTE plant can be used to convert waste plastic into useful fuel oil and valuable diesel. WTE plants are hugely popular among businesses and enjoy the support of environmental agencies that are […]